Tan Chay Bing Scholarship (LASALLE): 2026 Profile
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TL;DR\ LASALLE's Tan Chay Bing Scholarship awards up to S$5,000 per year (for up to three years) to ASEAN creatives with stellar portfolios, leadership records, and a commitment to shape the arts—no bond, but sustained excellence and community contribution are essential.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-20)
- Official Listing: LASALLE Scholarships & Financial Support
- Who It Targets: Singapore Citizens or PRs (including ASEAN Tuition Grant recipients) enrolling in full-time LASALLE diploma or degree programmes for AY2025/26
- Award Value: S$5,000 per academic year for up to three years or the minimum duration of the programme, contingent on CGPA ≥ 4.00
- Bond: None
Award Components
- Tuition offset: Flexible grant applied toward tuition, materials, or project expenses.
- Renewable funding: Continuation each year hinges on academic excellence and leadership engagement.
- Showcase opportunities: Scholars often represent LASALLE in exhibitions, performances, and open house panels.
Eligibility Highlights
- Enrolled (or enrolling) full-time in eligible LASALLE programmes for the August 2025 intake.
- ASEAN nationality (including Singapore) with MOE Tuition Grant participation.
- Demonstrated artistic calibre via audition, portfolio, or interview assessments.
- Strong co-curricular track record, leadership qualities, and engagement beyond coursework.
- Free from other external scholarships/bursaries at the point of application.
Development & Expectations
- Maintain CGPA ≥ 4.00 and exemplary conduct; renewal is reviewed annually.
- Support LASALLE events—graduation showcases, outreach workshops, or mentorship for junior cohorts.
- Participate in Tan Chay Bing Foundation or LASALLE-aligned community/industry initiatives when invited.
Application Roadmap
- Accept programme offer: Secure admission into your LASALLE course and confirm Tuition Grant arrangements.
- Prepare materials: Compile portfolio/audition artefacts, resume, academic transcripts, recommendation letters, and a statement of artistic intent.
- Submit scholarship application: Apply via LASALLE's scholarship portal by the stipulated deadline (usually late April/May).
- Interview & review: Shortlisted applicants may present their portfolio to a panel assessing artistic potential and leadership fit.
- Outcome notification: Scholars receive results before term start and must sign acceptance acknowledging renewal criteria.
Preparation Playbook
- Curate a crisp, thematically coherent portfolio highlighting recent work, technical range, and conceptual depth.
- Articulate how the scholarship accelerates your artistic practice and leadership contributions to the ASEAN creative community.
- Secure testimonials from mentors or industry collaborators attesting to initiative, teamwork, and professionalism.
- Plan how you will balance studio workload with ambassadorial duties; the panel looks for mature time management.
- Engage with LASALLE alumni to understand expectations during showcases and collaborative projects.
